Pediatric researchers have observed children between the ages of 2 and 5 engaging in rhythmic manipulation of their own genitals. They consider this behavior

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Pediatric researchers consider rhythmic manipulation of genitals in children between the ages of 2 and 5 as a natural form of sexual expression. This behavior is a part of a child's exploration and discovering their body. It is not symptomatic of future sexual promiscuity, nor is it necessary, but problematic. It is a normal developmental stage and should not be stigmatized or pathologized.

Pediatric Researchers Have Observed Children Between the Ages of 2